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Top 7 Leprechauns Onscreen
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St. Patrick’s Day is one of the odder holidays on the calendar. Ostensibly, it is a celebration of Ireland itself; a tribute to its culture, history, and folklore alike. However, at least outside of Ireland - such as in the United States, where the filthy American swine writing this happens to come from - it seems to be treated more as just a day of partying. It’s an excuse to booze up, eat merrily, and wear lots and lots of green. That’s not bad in and of itself, but it emblematic of how commercialized things can get, I suppose; I have no idea how the date is celebrated in other places around the world, including Ireland, mind you.
Again, filthy American swine, that’s me. 😛
Nothing speaks to all this better than the treatment of arguably Ireland’s most famous figure of folklore and legend: the leprechaun. Leprechauns have become mascots for Ireland and St. Patrick’s Day as a whole; a lot of people probably don’t even recognize or know the actual legends behind these little fairy shoemakers and their crocks of gold. However, they have become just as popular and recognizable as other holiday icons, such as Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny. They are the fanciful embodiment of Ireland, in popular culture, and for better or worse, they are as popular as they are whimsical. Ever since I was a child, I was fascinated by stories about leprechauns; something about these little spritely creatures in their green coats, cobbling shoes and playing tricks, guarding heaps of treasure, just stuck in my imagination in a lot of ways. Part of this may be that I am actually a large part Irish myself, and I’ve looked into the legends and songs about these fair folk with great interest. Of course, with this fascination comes exposure to another medium: the screen. Leprechauns have appeared numerous times in films and on television, and it’s easy to say that these treatments have done just as much for their reputation and popularity as anything else. I thought it would be fun, this St. Patrick’s Day, to cover some of my favorite interpretations of these strange creatures from movies and TV. I’ve decided to make this a brief Top 7, partially because it’s hard to sort things out after that number…but also because, hey, if we’re celebrating and chatting about “the luck of the Irish,” might as well use the “lucky number seven” as our guideline, eh? So, without further ado…here are My Top 7 Screen Portrayals of Leprechauns!
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7. The Leprechauns’ Christmas Gold.
We’re starting off this countdown with a weird one, folks. If you haven’t heard of this somewhat obscure holiday feature, I wouldn’t blame you. This half-hour special was the creation of Rankin/Bass; a company most well-known for their various Christmas cartoons, such as Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, and The Year Without a Santa Claus. “The Leprechauns’ Christmas Gold” was one of their final holiday creations, released in 1981…and you can tell they were REALLY struggling to come up with new ideas for such things. The special is a bizarre hybrid of Christmas cartoon and St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Starring Art Carney as Blarney Kilakilarney (yes, really), the story focuses on the troubles a family of leprechauns face when a wicked banshee, known as Old Mag the Hag, tries to steal all their gold. Mag, you see, needs to have gold in her hands by Christmas morning, or else she will be destroyed, transformed into nothing but a puddle of tears. Mag is imprisoned in a magic pine tree for her evil ways, but a hundred years later, a young cabin boy named Dinty Doyle (played by Broadway-bred actor Ken Jennings) digs up the tree. Mag escapes, summoning a storm and leaving Dinty shipwrecked on the island where all the leprechauns live, and now he and the Little People must try to cooperate to defeat Mag and return home. The special isn’t that great, to be honest; it’s got lots of problems, and it’s obviously quite peculiar. However, I have a soft spot for it: I watch it almost every year. Something about it is fun and comforting, even if it isn’t necessarily the best of Rankin/Bass’ work, and it’s always stuck with me. It’s just my kind of weird and silly; if you think it sounds interesting, consider looking it up and giving it a watch yourself.
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6. Finian’s Rainbow.
This colorful 1968 feature - based on the play of the same name - is an early success of legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola. It’s weird to think that only a few years after this movie was released he would go on to debut “The Godfather,” really. The film stars Fred Astaire as con-artist Finian McLonergan: an Irish immigrant to America, who plans to try and make his way in the world via a crock of gold he stole from a leprechaun. The leprechaun, Og - played by Tommy Steele - is slowly turning human, for the longer a leprechaun goes without their gold, the less of a leprechaun they really are. Finian buries the treasure near Fort Knox, of all places, where a series of magical misadventures take place, involving a racist Senator, quarreling farmers, and several musical numbers. The movie is mostly fun, somewhat farcical, and highly satirical…but there is one stumbling block I have to point out: the aforementioned racist Senator gets punished for his wicked ways at one point by being turned into an African American himself. No, the Senator is not played by an African American actor, so…yeah…you can probably guess the awkwardness that arises as a result of that. It’s an unfortunate element in an otherwise great picture, and the main reason I don’t feel I can rank this in the top five. If you think you’d have difficulty watching this movie due to that issue, I wouldn’t blame you…but if there’s one thing this film teaches, it’s the importance of an open mind and an understanding of how times change. That, and that leprechauns are just as nimble on the dance floor when they’re human height as they are when tiny.
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5. Wearing of the Grin.
This classic Looney Tunes cartoon is another favorite of mine around St. Patrick’s Day, and - being only about seven-and-a-half minutes in length - it’s an easy viewing for anybody. This short stars Porky Pig, who ends up lost in the middle of Ireland during a thunderstorm. The porcine traveler decides to take shelter inside an old castle, ignoring warning signs to “Beware of the Leprechauns!” This decision quickly comes back to bite Porky in his curly tail, when he ends up being victimized by a pair of leprechauns - O’Pat and O’Mike - who, believing he’s after their pot of gold, force Porky to wear The Green Shoes. This doesn’t seem so bad at first, but it turns out the shoes are alive, and as long as Porky wears them, he’ll be forced to dance an Irish jig non-stop. Porky manages to escape the fiendish footwear, but the shoes themselves give chase, determined to continue the punishment. It’s a typically silly, slapstick bit of goofiness, but there’s also a sense of atmosphere and danger to it you wouldn’t expect, and the visuals get more and more absurd the longer the short goes on, making it quite a feast for the eyes. It’s a hilarious and creative piece of Chuck-Jones-born buffoonery; exactly what a Looney Tunes fan would want for St. Patty’s.
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4. Luck of the Irish (2001).
I actually am aware of two films with this title. The first was a 1948 feature, which - by all accounts - has nothing to do with the one we’re talking about here. I sadly have not seen that movie yet (although I would very much like to), so if you’re familiar with it, let me know what you think. For now, let’s focus on our actual topic: this 2001 TV film was made for the Disney Channel. As most people may tell you, Disney Channel movies tend to be hit or miss; some of them are actually quite a good time, considering the low budgets many of them have to work with, while others are…frankly rather painful to sit through. This one, I feel, is in the former category, and it’s actually developed a bit of a cult following for good reason. The story focuses on a young lad named Kyle Johnson, who seems to always have good fortune thanks to a lucky gold coin he wears around his neck. When the coin is stolen, however, not only does Kyle find bad luck following him wherever he goes, but he starts to undergo some strange physical transformations: he starts to grow shorter, his hair turns red, his ears become pointed, etc. It’s ultimately revealed that Kyle is actually half-leprechaun, and the one who stole the coin is a wicked fairy-man by the name of Seamus McTiernen (played by, of all people, Timothy Omundsen). Seamus is trying to steal all the leprechauns’ gold from around the world to become King of the Leprechauns; it’s now up to Kyle to stop him…via a basketball game. OF COURSE! A CLASSIC MANEUVER! PATTON HIMSELF NE’ER HAD BETTER STRATEGY! (pauses) Yeah, like I said, this film is wacky. But it’s a good kind of wacky; if it sounds up your alley, give it a look-see.
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3. The Magical Legend of the Leprechauns.
While not received well at the time of its release, this 1999 TV miniseries has since gained a cult following and much more acclaim. Personally, I love it. The story is essentially an adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Romeo & Juliet,” but with an Irish flair. The tale begins when an American entrepreneur, Jack Woods, goes to Ireland for a vacation in the countryside. He soon finds out that his holiday home is frequently visited by the Little People. It turns out the leprechauns are engaged in a feud with the fairies (or the pixies, rather, since leprechauns typically are a sort of fairy). This becomes a problem when the fairy princess, Jessica, falls in love with a young leprechaun named Mickey. Chaos ensues as a result of the tryst between these star-crossed lovers, causing the feud to escalate into an all-out war. At the same time, Jack has to deal with some troublesome affairs of the heart all his own, as he becomes infatuated with a lady named Kathleen. Eventually, the two love stories collide, only heightening the stakes. The miniseries combines many elements of Irish folklore and myth together in its runtime, and treats these elements faithfully while at the same time making various changes to the concepts for its own purposes. It also features a great cast, including some rather surprising performers, such as Whoopi Goldberg. While not as well-known as some of the other items on this list, it’s well-worth checking out.
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2. Lucky Charms.
Well, you can’t talk about leprechauns without bringing up this classic cereal and its mascot, can you? I remember loving Lucky Charms as a kid…which is funny because, the last time I tasted it as an adult, the flavor…ah…left much to be desired, to put it in the least offensive terms. Looking back, I think the primary reason I loved this cereal so much came from the TV commercials, starring Lucky the Leprechaun. The advertisements for this children’s breakfast staple have a long and interesting history behind them on their own terms, but the basic formula has always remained the same: Lucky is an eccentric little leprechaun, whose greatest treasure is not a crock of gold, but instead a bowl full of Lucky Charms. In the universe of the commercials, the marshmallows in the cereal actually give him different magical abilities he can use to his advantage, as he tricks and escapes his ever-persistent pursuers, who yearn to steal his delicious(?) frosted oats. Unlike many leprechauns in fables and folklore, Lucky - while occasionally and suitably mischievous - isn’t a malicious character in any way; if anything, he’s just trying to escape from those darn kids that never leave him alone! He’s friendly, playful, and sometimes can even be a hero…as far as the thirty-second-to-a-minute-long commercials he’s in will allow, anyway. It’s no surprise this cereal was and remains so popular; the idea of the great chase is an indelible concept, the magic and whimsy of the visuals and storytelling always allow for creative fun, and the charm of a leprechaun character was certainly a lucky break for advertisers. (pauses) Yeah, that was a bit forced, I’m sorry. Bottom line, it’s telling that, even to this day, if you say “leprechaun,” more people will say something about Lucky Charms than arguably anything else.
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1. Darby O’Gill and the Little People.
I have a theory that every person, particularly Disney fans, has that one live-action Disney movie that they love which most other people seem to forget about. For me, that movie is “Darby O’Gill and the Little People.” The film focuses on the many misadventures of an old Irish storyteller, the titular Darby O’Gill. The grand old timer is a sort of “frienemy” to the King of the Leprechauns himself, Brian Connors. When Darby is in danger of losing his job, King Brian decides to help…by kidnapping Darby and forcing him to stay forever in his underground palace. (It’s the thought that counts, I guess.) Darby soon turns the tables on the King, though, and instead ends up kidnapping HIM, and refuses to let him go back to his kingdom until Brian grants him three wishes. (Keep your Aladdin jokes to yourself, please.) Top it off with Darby’s daughter falling in love with a young farmhand (played by Sean Connery, of all people), hijinks with the town bully, and the creepy appearances of a mysterious Banshee, and it’s wily shenanigans all around. The film is totally over-the-top, and absolutely plays up to Irish stereotypes more than anything else, but that’s honestly part of the fun: it’s got a campy sense of humor about itself, but it also has a lot of real magic, heart, and even a sense of prevailing danger. It feels like an old Irish fairy legend brought to life, which is fitting since the Disney team actually took inspiration from a bunch of old Irish fairy legends in crafting the script. There’s even an episode of the old Disneyland TV show, which acts as a sort of “mockumentary,” showing Walt meeting Darby and the Little People and learning all the folklore about Brian and his fellow imps. (That’s pretty cool, too, by the way; check it out if you can find it.) The film is probably most well-known for its special effects, most of which are still REALLY impressive, even to this day; heck, even if you know how they were done, you still find it hard to see through them or believe they could work the way they do in the final product. If you haven’t seen this film, I do highly recommend it…BUT, a word of caution: do NOT watch the version on Disney+. For some baffling reason, the Disney+ version redubs some of the actors and has a few minor edits, which really don’t do the movie any favors. If you want to watch this film, buy the DVD, or see if you can find a better copy elsewhere online. You won’t regret it; I certainly never have. I watch this film (and the Disneyland episode accompanying it) every St. Patrick’s Day, and that’s a tradition I never plan to cease. When I think of leprechauns, Irish myths, and all the trappings that come with those things, this film is the first thing that comes to mind. For these reasons above all else, King Brian and his friends in this movie take top marks on this list.
HONORABLE MENTIONS INCLUDE…
The Wee Men/Leprechaun’s Gold. (Two cartoons by Noveltoon that are based on classic leprechaun myths.)
Rupert and the Leprechauns. (An episode of the UK animated series “Rupert;” quite cute.)
Jack the Giant Killer. (This movie features a leprechaun called “Imp” as a major character. You can thank Rifftrax for my knowledge of this one. XD )
Leprechaun (1993). (I actually am not a big fan of this movie, or the series it spawned, but it felt physically wrong not to acknowledge Warwick Davis here.)
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clcland · 9 months
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Congratulations Yeeun!!
She is now a member of EL7Z UP !
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samynnad102687 · 3 months
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I just recently got into listening on Spotify but here's my top 7.
Thanks for the tag @accuratewhereabouts and @weirdtinkerbellversion
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NP tags @thebibutterflyao3 @onehundredflamingos @jaylienpotter
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Top 7 Captions of Year 7!
Captions Published Between 6/1/22 & 5/31/23
The Dollhouse
"Forced"
Sissy Scout Cookies (Game)
Barbiecore
Moms Love Me
Sissy's Chaperone
Not Boyfriend Material
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fuctacles · 1 month
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Top 7 comfort movies
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Or as me and my siblings call them, the holy trinity of animation 💚
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Thanks @augustjustice for tagging me! Im not much of a movie guy so it was rough to pick, esp the last one
Tagging @wormdebut @lightoftheseraph @oh-stars @doublecherrypiediscosuperfly I ALWAYS START YOUR HANDLE WITH A DIFFERENT PART OF AND CAN NEVER FIND YOU ASGDKLALA
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redeyeflyguy · 2 months
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Wonderful Top 7s: 7 More of my Favorite Fighting Game Characters (in no particular order this time) Beowulf (Skullgirls): A cocky wrestler based off of one of the most oldest pieces of fiction we have access to? Call me both intrigued and excited. From building hype to chaining wrestling grabs together to smashing faces with a chair called The Hurting, this big bad wulf is one of the most fun and unique grapplers I’ve ever played. Iron Fist (Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3): A grounded character in a very aerial game but one that has fun to perform rekka combos, a good selection of assists, and an awesome collection of supers. Shame about that crappy Netflix show but SpartanThrone made it to EVO Top 8 with him and that's awesome. Gran (Granblue Fantasy Versus series): Gran is basic. As basic as an RPG protagonist can be. However, sometimes I want basic. Sometimes I want a character with a simple game plan and moveset and that’s just fine. However, the ability to flying kick your opponent across the screen or summon an enormous laser shoot dragon is certainly a plus. Hazama (Blazblue series): Blazblue's got a few characters I feel just as passionately about but I've spent the most player time with this green haired devil. A serpentine grappling hook, one of my favorite supers ever in Eternal Coils, and a “so evil he crosses the line twice” personality. If only BBTAG didn't nerf what he could do in his stance. Johnny Joestar (JJASB): From horse riding to collecting parts of Jesus’ corpse to evolving your psychic punch ghost into more powerful forms to having non-functioning legs. Everything that this character did/is in his original manga appearance translated into fighting game mechanics. Is Johnny best JoJo?: YES YES YES! Terry Bogard (SNK): To contrast the stoic Japanese mascot of Capcom’s flagship fighting game franchise, SNK developed a fiery American mascot for its cut of the pie. Terry has the basic hallmarks of a basic fighter but jazzes it up with his own street inspired style. He has an attack based on basketball for crying out loud. So glad for all those crossovers too! Lucas (Super Smash Bros Ultimate): For this post, I wanted to focus on games that I didn’t mention during my original Top 7 Fighting Game Characters list with one exception. Super Smash Bros Ultimate and Mother 3’s Lucas. Floaty, flashy, fun and versatile. Playing this psychic child just does it for me and I’ll continue to come back to him after I rotate through all my other smash mains…or I guess just characters at this point.
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starclast · 2 months
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TOP 7: GOURRY X LINA 🍖✨
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...Thou these two seem to be kind of *low* on this list, I actually have a special spot for them in my heart. Slayers was a series that I never saw or even heard about before, until I first read about it in a Wikipedia article. So when I finally got to make my very first internet search, the very first thing that came to my mind was this series. I immediately fell for its magical setting and *old* art-style and soon enough, I searched for scenes of the series...Needless to say that the very first scene I watched was the iconic (and dramatic) kiss scene between these two. This, alongside with their interactions during the series (which I got to watch some time later) made me love them with all my heart. They kind of remind me of Mayzuke in the way that they are different yet complement each other out perfectly. Certainly, they might be in a lower or higher position in the future...but they will never be out of this list 🥰🥰🥰
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gunsatthaphan · 2 years
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hi doreen! what is your top 7 Thai bls?
hey there!
if you're part of the fandom you'll know that it's impossible to make a top 5 or top 10 that sticks lmao so yeah it changes all the time.
But I would say my current top 7 are:
the eclipse
lovely writer
love stage
not me
vice versa
theory of love
to my star ss1
-which is probably gonna change again in the next few months though lmao.
xxx
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the313gentleman · 1 year
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7 Bosses Who Got Demoted to Regular Enemies
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FLASH REPORT: Bacolodnon Contestant won the stage on Dream Maker at the CCSC and made his debut in South Korea [#OneNETnewsEXCLUSIVE]
BAGUMBONG, CALOOCAN CITY -- Dream chaser contestant Kim Huat Ng officially declared to debut in South Korea during the series finale results show of Dream Maker: The Search for the Next Global Pop Group at the Caloocan City Sports Complex (CCSC) in Bagumbong, Caloocan.
He was now part of Dream 7 under Final Rank #6 and declaring the official group name "HORI7ON" with 374,770 votes. Nationwide public votes have all been spoken including Bacolod City, Negros Occidental and right here in Negros Oriental with 2,214,510 votes. Kim will depart in South Korea starting Monday or Tuesday onwards (February 13th/14th, 2023 -- Bacolod local time), upon completing his own immigration and travel requirements first.
OneNETnews first obtained the official and final results according to Kim Chiu, the final rankings in series finale are: Jeromy Melendres Batac (Rank 1) with 3,188,238 votes, Marcus Rayden P. Cabais (Rank 2) with 2,824,716 votes, Kenji "Kyler" Chua (Rank 3) with 2,697,520 votes, Gabriel Vincent "Vinci" Malizon (Rank 4) with 2,447,877 votes, Reyster A. Yton (Rank 5) with 2,285,407 votes and Winston Pineda (Rank 7) with 2,049,832. While the rest of the Top 16 including Bicolano Dream Chaser named Jay-R Albino at Rank #12 did not absolutely make it as usual with 868,537 votes.
MLD Entertainment and KAMP Korea acknowledge ABS-CBN Corporation by making their dreams come true, with the experts of Dream Mentors between the two countries becoming the new generation of Male Global Pop group.
Following after the elimination of Team Cebu, Kim is the only Bacolodnon person to make his debut the said country in South Korea. The production, management and staff of ABS-CBN in Metro Manila and the regional TV station of Kapamilya Channel: Bacolod have overjoyed the celebration to start his own K-Pop career in a coming weeks.
Kim will make his South Korean debut starting Monday or Tuesday onwards, with the rest of the Final Dream 7's HORI7ON.
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EDITOR's NOTE (from Rhayniel): Congratulations to Kim Huat Ng for making his debut to Top 7. We are so proud you here in Negros Island Region and in Western Visayas. Madamo po salamat, ka-Banderang Kim!
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-- OneNETnews Team
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My Top 7 House of the dragon's character season 1
this top is mostly based on how well the actors perform their role all along the season. Plus I thought it cold be funny to guess which zodiac sign is each character.
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Corlys Velaryon - LEO
"When I ascended the Driftwood Throne, I knew what I wanted. So I went out and seized it."
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Rhaena Targaryen - SAGITTARIUS
"Here is the hard truth, which no one else has the heart to tell you. Men would sooner put the realm to the torch than see a woman ascend the Iron Throne."
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Daemon Targaryen - CANCER
“I will speak of my brother as I wish. You will not.”
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Rhaenyra Targaryen - AQUARIUS
“When I’m Queen, I Will Create A New Order.”
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Aemond Targaryen - SCORPIO
“I may have lost an eye, but I gained a dragon.”
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Alicent Hightower - VIRGO
"Where is duty? Where is sacrifice?"
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Viserys Targaryen - PISCES
"The truth does not matter. Only perception." [...]"The idea that we control the dragons is an illusion."
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UPDATED: Malleus Draconia - Top 7 Card Arts
I know I did one of these just yesterday, but...eh. Felt like doing another for our favorite Dragon Boi. Probably because the song that inspired my previous entry featured Maleficent. XD Just like with my previous two spotlights, and like all future entries, I won’t be going into detail as to WHY all of these pieces of art are my favorites. This is largely because most of what I could say can be summed up as, “It looks cool,” or “I think it shows something about the character,” or both. It’s just going to be the rankings, titles, and images. Most of the art featured in these spotlights will come from SSRs and SR Groovies. I say “most” because in the case of this entry, for example, there will be one piece of art that is from an SR but NOT a Groovy, so it’s an exception to the rule. Simply put, these are the Seven Card Arts I think of first when I think of the Housewarden from Diasomnia. Why Seven? Well, why not? Also, keep in mind that as time goes on, this ranking may be changed or updated, since new Cards are being added to game frequently. (For example, we haven’t gotten to see Malleus’ Dorm Uniform Card at all yet.) Let’s waste no more time: here are my Top 7 Card Arts for Malleus Draconia!
7. Union Birthday (Groovy).
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6. Halloween Costume (Original).
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5. Masquerade Costume (Groovy).
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4. Birthday Boy (Groovy).
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3. Masquerade Costume (Original).
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2. Ceremonial Robes (Groovy).
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1. Halloween Costume (Groovy).
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clcland · 9 months
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Congratulations Yeeun!!
She is now a member of EL7Z UP !
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